1986 Buick Electra vs. 2001 Buick Regal
To start off, 2001 Buick Regal is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Electra would be higher. Both 1986 Buick Electra and 2001 Buick Regal are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1986 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Regal weights approximately 80 kg more than 1986 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Electra. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Electra | 2001 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Electra | Regal |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2780 mm |
